Microsoft said in a statement on Tuesday, "Microsoft Store UK has announced savings of up to £150 for the Surface Pro 2, available now.

"Windows software including the full Microsoft Office suite, as well as apps from the Windows Store. Surface Pro 2 offers the portability and simplicity of a tablet when you want it and the power and flexibility of a laptop when you need it."

On the Microsoft Store website, you can now pick up the Surface Pro 2 64GB and 512GB models for £569 and £1,289, respectively, with both seeing £150 price cuts. Microsoft has also reduced the price of the 128GB and 256GB variants by £140, with those slates now priced at £659 and £899, respectively.

It was also keen to claim that the Surface Pro 3 is the first tablet that "can replace your laptop", thanks to its 12in HD display, Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, built-in stylus support and add-on Type keyboards, although you'll have to buy one of these separately at additional cost. µ